Ultrasonographer II Radiology (Full time)
Location: Boston Massachusetts
Description: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is presently looking of Ultrasonographer II Radiology (Full time) right now, this occupation will be placed in Massachusetts. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Summary: Performs a wide range of Ultrasound procedures including abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological and some! vascular exams. Interacts daily with patients and other medical personnel.
Department Specific Job Responsibilities:
Utilizes appropriate ergonomic body mechanics to prevent personal injury. Requests assistance while
performing sonograms as needed to prevent injury to oneself. Essential Responsibilities:
Reviews charts, selects appropriate equipment and transducers for tests as ordered. Interviews patients, obtains necessary information, explains procedures, allays apprehensions and positions patient appropriately. Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures, i.e. amniocenteses, cyst punctures, thoracenteses, biopsies, etc.
Records images on PACS, and provides images on film and paper when needed. Provides preliminary interpretation in daily logbook and may convey preliminary interpretation to requesting physician after discussion with radiologist. Views screen, detects pathology/other factors (f/u, change of shape, etc.). Det! ermines images appropriate for diagnostic purpose.
Assists! the work of other divisions during procedures. Performs functions in areas outside the Ultrasound Suite, including O.R., intensive care units, Emergency Department, and nursing floors using portable ultrasound equipment.
Shares on-call duties (24 hour coverage) with fellow sonographers only after reaching a minimum required expertise as judged by the Ultrasound Manager and physician in charge of Ultrasound.
Assists in training of residents, staff and student sonographers. Performs routine clerical duties, answers phones, schedules patients, order supplies, distributes results, keeps work area clean, and makes entries in computer. Required Qualifications:
Associate's degree required in Medical Sonography.
1-3 years related work experience required.
ARDMS certification in Abdominal and/or OB/GYN specialties.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Wor! d, Excel, PowerPoint or Access. Competencies:
Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skil! ls in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in s! tressful situations. Age based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Very Heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force continually. Employee is physically active in all elements of the job.
Department Description: The candidate would be expected to rotate between campuses providing US coverage for abdominal, gynecology, some OB, vascular and small parts US. This coverage includes the US exams in our emergency department and in the OR. Our department operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The candidate is responsible for on call coverage on a rotating schedule. The candidate is also responsible for holiday coverage.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirement! s and a resume to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 13:20:13 GMT